About the Event

The Maryland International CCI and HT + Young Rider Championships will run on June 26 – June 28, 2026, at Loch Moy Farm. From international course designer Andrew Heffernan to our welcoming Triple Crown Feed Competitor’s Deck, the Maryland Horse Trials and Loch Moy Farm are dedicated to delivering a world-class competition experience for both riders and spectators. Loch Moy Farm is delighted to host and welcome the Young Riders Championships for a third consecutive year.

Set against the scenic backdrop of Sugarloaf Mountain, spectators can enjoy a day in the country while watching some of the nation’s top equestrian athletes. Spectator admission is free, and friends and family are warmly encouraged to attend. For an elevated viewing experience, consider upgrading with a Highland Club Membership.

With breathtaking scenery, top-tier sport, and the excitement of horses in motion, it’s a destination you won’t want to miss. The event features FEI CCI-S 1* through 4* divisions, as well as National levels from Training through Advanced.

Thank you to our 2026 Sponsors:

CCI4*-S Sponsor Triple Crown Feed
Triple Crown Feed
CCI3*-S Sponsor Land Rover West Columbia
Land Rover West Columbia
CCI2*-S Sponsor
Sponsor Coming Soon
Sponsor Coming Soon
CCI1*-S Sponsor
Sponsor Coming Soon
Sponsor Coming Soon
Main Arena Sponsor TRUTEX Footing
TRUTEX Footing
Start Box Sponsor Horse Sport MD
Horse Sport MD
Media Partner Eventing Nation
Eventing Nation
Piedmont Vet
Stabling Partner FEI Stabling
FEI Stabling
Land Rover West Columbia
Young Rider Welcome Reception Kingdom Horse Trailers
Kingdom Horse Trailers
US Performance Academy
HSH Hercules Partnership
Stable Bedding Sponsor Imperial Bedding
Imperial Bedding
Volunteer Lunch Sponsor Boehringer Ingelheim
Boehringer Ingelheim
Friend of Loch Moy Overhead Door of Frederick
Overhead Door of Frederick

Thank you to our 2026 Prize Sponsors:

About the Course Designer: Andrew Heffernan

The Maryland Horse Trials welcomes international course designer Andrew Heffernan as Cross Country Course Designer for the 2025 Maryland International as well as Maryland Horse Trials II and Maryland Horse Trials III.

Andrew is widely regarded as one of the most promising up and coming course designers. He can draw on his extensive experience as a competitor with past entries at the CCI5* level, including Badminton, Burghley, and Luhmühlen to design tracks to successfully challenge horse and rider. Andrew’s course designs effectively combine technicality, athleticism, and artistic elements to provide a thrilling and memorable experience for competitors and spectators alike. He has designed up to CCI4* level in the UK, where he is currently the course designer for the prestigious Bramham Park Horse Trials.

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Questions?

If you have questions about the event or are interested in being a sponsor, contact Shannon Habenicht at [email protected]